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Summary: Lots of Information
Review: This is a book filled with detailed information about boats and boat design. What is covered is well explained; however, the overall approach is scattered. The initinal chapters just seem to wander about from one boat design story to another, and then the author even diverts to "mystery" story telling in the style of Mike Hammer. The author uses a lot of math, but it is not presented in a high flown manner which is often done by those who are good at math. The math explanations are not only straight forward, but they are always set up in a way that applies the math to the real world of boats and boat design. The math helps the reader see why certain boats behave in certain ways.Overall this book will enhance the knowledge of anyone who owns a boat but does not have a degree in boat design. Very useful.
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Summary: Great introduction on boat design
Review: This is a great introduction for people interested in boat design. The chapters are essays covering different subjects. From propeller size to composite exotic materials for boat construction. One thing I like with this book is that Dave Gerr doesn't skip the details, like a lot of other introduction books. He gives the numbers for calculating boat speed, hull thickness etc. The only thing I find to critisize is that the book lacks some explaining pictures. Sure, there are plenty, but I need more to understand some of the stuff.
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Summary: Fun Reading for Boat Nuts
Review: While not as technical (unfortunately) as the author's The Elements of Boat Strength it does contain a wealth of information for the curious. The book is a collection of magazine articles but Mr. Gerr must have done a lot of editing-they flow together nicely. Quite readable.
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Summary: Fun Reading for Boat Nuts
Review: While not as technical (unfortunately) as the author's The Elements of Boat Strength it does contain a wealth of information for the curious. The book is a collection of magazine articles but Mr. Gerr must have done a lot of editing-they flow together nicely. Quite readable.
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